Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by E. D. Fedorov, V. V. Veselov, S. V. Kashin, E. V. Tikhomirova, A. V. Veselov, D. V. Zavyalov, A. Kornowski, T. E. Gorskaya, M. Volteau, T. Ponchon

“…The colonoscopy researchers were not aware of which preparation had been taken by the patients. Anonymized video records were centrally analysed by three experts. …”
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Russian Non-Interventional Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Rifaximin-α Therapy in Patients with Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease under the Conditions of Outpatient Prac... by O. S. Shifrin, E. A. Poluektova, A. V. Korolev, T. I. Semenova, M. V. Shein, G. N. Leksikova, O. A. Tokareva, O. E. Davydova, P. S. Andreev, S. E. Katorkin, A. A. Chernov, A. V. Zhuravlev, O. S. Sek, A. A. Kopina, N. Yu. Samokhina, Yu. V. Gorozhankina, M. F. Samigullin, V. S. Groshilin, E. N. Borisova, T. A. Petrova, I. Yu. Pirogova, S. V. Mednikov, N. V. Smagin, A. S. Sarsenbaeva, N. V. Smirnova, L. G. Kirsanova, N. M. Malyutina, M. A. Smirnova, E. N. Shleikova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Physicians’ prescription of rifaximin-α (dose, duration of administration, number of prescribed courses) was evaluated, as well as patients’ compliance expressed as the ratio of the actual number of taken pills to the number of prescribed pills during each course according to the MMAS-4 scale. …”
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Deteksi Covid-19 pada Citra Sinar-X Dada Menggunakan Deep Learning yang Efisien by Novanto Yudistira, Agus Wahyu Widodo, Bayu Rahayudi

“…Abstract Covid-19 detection is an important step in identifying early patients with suspected Covid-19 so that further steps can be taken. One way of detection is through pulmonary x-ray images. …”
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Uptake and hesitancy of the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in China after the surge period of the COVID-19 pandemic: a large-scale national st... by Xin Liu, You Xin, Ling Zhang, Yijin Wu, Shu Jing, Zhenwei Dai, Tianrui Ren, Xiaoyang Liu, Jiaqi Fu, Xu Chen, Weijun Xiao, Hao Wang, Yiman Huang, Wenjun Wang, Xiaofen Gu, Li Ma, Shaokai Zhang, Yanqin Yu, Li Li, Tianzuo Gao, Tianyou Zhao, Yimin Qu, Xinyan Liu, Xiaoyou Su, Youlin Qiao

“…Crucial steps, such as raising public awareness of the benefits and potential side effects of regular COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring timely monitoring and disclosure of pandemic information, and implementing targeted measures to improve social support and mental health, should be taken. These efforts will be instrumental in reducing vaccine hesitancy, advancing vaccination campaigns, and effectively preparing for the potential future outbreaks.…”
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Call for Papers: Demography Prize for Young Researches 2016/2017 by IF and FRFG

“…• What measures of institutional design could be taken in order to prevent the marginalisation of young people and future generations in political decision-making? …”
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Editorial by Ann-Kristin Kölln, Antony Mason, Maria Lenk, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche

“…And this despite the fact that a 29-year-old will have to live a lot longer with the intended and unintended consequences of political decisions taken in 2018. In other words, while younger people are disproportionately affected by political decisions, they are at the same time heavily underrepresented in organisations and processes leading to the decisions. …”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Maria Lenk, Antony Mason, Markus Rutsche

“…For the utility of cross-country comparisons, medical care spending (which is consumed disproportionately in later life) and education (which is consumed earlier) must be taken into account according to Kershaw. Kershaw’s first two stages of analysis are complemented by a discussion about the fairness of the different treatment of generations in welfare states. …”
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Editorial by Pieter Vanhuysse, Antony Mason, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche, Maria Lenk

“…But if intra-familial transfers of cash and, crucially, time, are taken into account, this pro-elderly bias flips over entirely. …”
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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Francis, Agaba

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Credit Risk Management Practices and Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda. A Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mbarara City by Agaba, Francis

“…The study however, found that some commercial banks do not have experts to accurately predict credit risks nor evaluate the consequences of the decisions taken by loan officers.Therefore, Commercial banks should have stringent credit risk controls that are likely to register superior loan performance. …”
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Blood biomarkers to identify patients with different intracranial lesion combinations after traumatic brain injury by Pia Koivikko, Ari J. Katila, Riikka SK. Takala, Iftakher Hossain, Teemu M. Luoto, Rahul Raj, Mari Koivisto, Olli Tenovuo, Kaj Blennow, Peter Hutchinson, Henna-Riikka Maanpää, Mehrbod Mohammadian, Virginia F. Newcombe, Jean-Charles Sanchez, Jussi Tallus, Mark van Gils, Henrik Zetterberg, Jussi P. Posti

“…CT scans were obtained upon admission and blood samples taken within 24 h from admission. S100 calcium-binding protein B (S100B), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), heart fatty-acid binding protein (H-FABP), neurofilament light (NF-L), interleukin-10 (IL-10), total-tau (t-tau), and β-amyloids 1–40 (Aβ40) and 1–42 (Aβ42) were analysed from plasma samples. …”
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Improving the experience of health services for trans and gender-diverse young people and their families: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Stepney, Samantha Martin, Magdalena Mikulak, Sara Ryan, Jay Stewart, Richard Ma, Adam Barnett

“…The NHS should contribute positively to public debate and challenge misinformation, providing ‘official’ information sources that have been co-produced with the trans community. Taken together, these recommendations will create more inclusive health services that will help to counteract the alienation and hostility that gender-diverse young people and their families currently face. …”
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Transcriptomic analysis of the root system of Platycodon grandiflorum in response to the fallen leaves of Acer truncatum by FENG Chaoqun, RUAN Kunfei, SHI Shaotong, LI Sen, CHENG Shaoying, LIU Zhonghua

“…Gene expression changes in the synthesis pathways of terpenes, flavonoids, and phenylpropanoid secondary metabolites were analyzed. …”
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Nogeens: watter kerk vergesél die Groot Trek? by P. J. Strauss

“…Before they left the Cape Colony, some Trekkers were members of congregations of this selfsame DRC Synod. …”
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Benefits of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis’s floral volatile components on human emotions and moods by Yan Cai, Hannan Chen, Xin Zhang, Wanning Bu, Wei Ning

“…The study highlighted that the volatiles of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis are rich in terpenes and alcohols, with terpenes playing a role in blood pressure regulation and relaxation, while alcohols like linalool contribute to air freshness, nervous system regulation, and sedative effects. …”
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Nematode Management on Athletic Fields by William T. Crow

“…Plant-parasitic nematodes can damage athletic fields by weakening turf root systems and causing turf to pull up during play, which can create dangerous conditions for players. …”
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Clostridium difficile – an Important Opportunistic Pathogen in Healthcare-Associated Infections by Soohyoun Ahn, Amarat H. Simonne

“… Opportunistic pathogens are significant health threats to vulnerable people with weakened immune systems, such as people with HIV/AIDS or those on immune-suppressing therapies. …”
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"Hooking Up" and Hanging Out: Casual Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents and Young Adults Today by Christy Daniel, Kate Fogarty

“…FCS2279, a 3-page fact sheet by Christy Daniel and Kate Fogarty, addresses the concerning trend of casual sexual "hook-ups" among teens today. It explains what behaviors and attitudes predispose teens to "hooking up" and gives suggestions to parents who are hoping to prevent this behavior. …”
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Online Sexual Solicitation by Kate Fogarty

“…“Internet connectivity in the form of blogs, chat rooms, and forums can be hazardous to our teens today. These online communication aids are not themselves the problem; rather, teens face an ever-present threat of being sexually solicited online.” …”
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Can Christian ethics be used to engage business? A (South) African consideration by Willem Fourie

“…Businesses no longer simply influence shareholders, employees and customers, but also play a role in strengthening (or weakening) political institutions and contributing to the wellbeing of other stakeholders. …”
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